Advanced z/OS Security: Crypto, Network, RACF and Your Enterprise
System z continues to extend the value of the mainframe by leveraging robust security solutions to help meet the needs of today's on demand, service-oriented infrastructures. System z servers have implemented leading-edge technologies, such as high-performance cryptography, multi-level security, large-scale digital certificate authority and life cycle management, improved Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) performance, advanced Resource Access Control Facility (RACF) function, and z/OS Intrusion Detection Services. This advanced z/OS security course presents the evolution of the current z/OS security architecture and explores in detail the various technologies involved in z/OS Cryptographic Services, z/OS Resource Access Control Facility (RACF), and z/OS Integrated Security Services.
Course syllabus:
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Overview of z/OS security for on-demand business
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z/OS platform security
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Introduction to digital certificates and PKI
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The SSL protocol
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HTTP and Apache server, SSL client authentication and WebSphere Application Server security
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RACF and digital certificates
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Open Cryptographic Services Facility
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Introduction to z/OS Communications Server security features
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System SSL overview
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TN3270 secure connection
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FTP server and client secure connection
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Cryptography overview: System z integrated cryptography
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Network authentication services and Enterprise Identity Mapping
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LDAP Directory Services in z/OS and the Tivoli Director Server for z/OS
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An introduction to OpenSSH for z/OS